Coburn Elementary School

West Springfield, Massachusetts

The new Philip G. Coburn Elementary School in West Springfield replaces a nearly century-old facility with a modern, three-story, 120,000-square-foot building designed to serve 705 students from Pre-K through grade 5. Located in a dense residential neighborhood, the project includes full site redevelopment, landscaping, and demolition of the original 1926 school and adjacent structures.

Developed in association with TSKP Studio and Dietz & Company Architects, the school is organized to support flexible learning, with a mix of classrooms and shared spaces for both group and individualized instruction. A centrally located administration area enhances security and accessibility, while major program elements include a high school-sized gymnasium, a cafetorium with stage, and a cafeteria designed to efficiently serve multiple lunch periods.

The design responds to the scale of the surrounding neighborhood while delivering a contemporary learning environment tailored to a diverse, multilingual student population. The project is LEED Silver certified, reflecting its focus on energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and long-term operational performance.